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134 Embrace the Rest Revolution: Overcome Burnout and Restore Well-Being with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
06 Aug 2024
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician who found herself in the midst of experiencing burnout. She was trying to save her sanity and stay in the work she was passionate about without feeling drained. Her research led her to discover the seven different types of rest that people can experience. Listen to this episode to hear how rest deficits can lead to fatigue and emotional exhaustion as well as practical tips and strategies for integrating restorative practices into everyday life. Dr. Smith is also the CEO of a professional development agency focused on restoring well-being in the workplace. She is also a TEDx speaker and the author of several books on rest and well-being. In this episode you'll learn: The misconception of wearing exhaustion as a badge of honor The different types of tiredness and the need for deeper diagnosis The importance of quality sleep and its impact on restoration The concept of emotional rest and its connection to professional emotional labor The role of sensory rest and the effects of bright lights and loud noise The connection between rest and entrepreneurship Warning signs of burnout and self-sabotage in passionate individuals Integrating restorative practices in the workplace to improve well-being and productivity Take the REST QUIZ: https://restquiz.com/ CONNECT WITH SAUNDRA LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaltonsmith/ Website: https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/ Book: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity CONNECT WITH LISA Join the So Much More Newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/ Website: https://lisamcguire.com
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